Visiting Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science

7 days ago


Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Clark University Full time
Job Description

The Graduate School of Geography at Clark University seeks a highly qualified Visiting Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science (GIS) to join our faculty team. This is a 2-year visiting position that will begin in August 2024.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach technical GIS courses, including Python Programming, Computer Programming for GIS, Spatial Database Development, and Web Mapping and Open Source GIS.
  • Contribute to the curriculum in the Department of Sustainability and Social Justice.
  • Teach introductory and intermediate-level statistics courses.
  • Engage in student advising as it relates to Clark's Master of Science in GIS (MSGIS).
Requirements
  • PhD in Geography or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment.
  • Strong competency in geospatial research methods, including advanced geoprocessing, spatial statistics, computer programming for GIS or web mapping.
  • Experience using and teaching programming languages such as Python and related GIS packages or front-end web development for mapping applications using technologies such as Mapbox, LeafletJS, or hosting and spatial database management using PostGIS or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of ESRI's ArcPro is required; familiarity with QGIS is desired.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to teach, statistics courses will be an added strength.
Additional Information

Clark University is committed to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities.



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